Lead Cyber Engineer - TS/SCI

• Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity engineering, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and security compliance activities supporting mission-critical information systems.
• Lead cybersecurity activities required to obtain and maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals throughout the system lifecycle.
• Implement, assess, and maintain security controls to ensure systems meet applicable cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, system security plans, assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
• Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks affecting enterprise systems and mission operations.
• Coordinate security testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation activities to support system authorization and operational readiness.
• Oversee cybersecurity operations, risk management, continuous monitoring, and ongoing accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with system engineers, administrators, government security representatives, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
• Track security findings, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), remediation efforts, and corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.
• Assess security control effectiveness and provide technical recommendations to address vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• Develop cybersecurity reports, briefings, technical documentation, and status updates for government stakeholders and leadership.

• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, system security assessments, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
• Knowledge of security control implementation, assessment, documentation, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Experience identifying system vulnerabilities, evaluating cybersecurity risks, and coordinating mitigation or remediation activities.
• Familiarity with applicable federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation, security assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
• Understanding of system security architecture, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate with technical teams, government security personnel, and mission stakeholders.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity programs within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, and applicable DoD or IC cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience preparing or managing security authorization documentation using eMASS, Xacta, or comparable security management platforms.
• Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vulnerability scanning technologies, and security configuration assessments.
• Experience supporting system accreditation, authorization renewals, security inspections, and continuous monitoring programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise networks, operating systems, cloud security, and secure system architecture.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent cybersecurity credentials.